招聘信息
堪萨斯州立大学生物化学与分子物理系Dr. Erika Geisbrecht 实验室诚招2026全奖博士生。
实验室方向介绍
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The Geisbrecht Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics (BMB) at Kansas State University (KSU) is seeking motivated students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree that encompasses research in the fields of cell biology and biochemistry. Our NIH-funded lab has a broad interest in understanding cellular processes that govern the formation and maintenance of neuromuscular tissues, especially in the context of disease and aging. In combination with genetic manipulations in the model organism Drosophila melanogaster, other approaches include advanced imaging analysis, molecular biology, and in vivo proteomics.
Successful candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in a biology-related field and a strong work ethic. A competitive financial package consisting of a stipend, tuition-remission, and healthcare are provided to all accepted Ph.D. candidates. The research environment within the BMB graduate program is highly collaborative with diverse cultures, involving graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty members, and undergraduates with career development opportunities in a non-stressful, friendly working environment. KSU is located in Manhattan, Kansas in the beautiful Flint Hills region of northeast Kansas.
实验室资金情况
Dr. Erika Geisbrecht's lab secures R01 grants in the top 1% nationally and R21 awards in the top 3%, fueling innovative, high-risk research.
岗位要求
POSITION AND REQUIREMENTS
Graduate student:
• B.S. or M.S. degree in biology, biochemistry, or equivalent education and related experience.
• Experience in undergraduate or M.S.-level research is preferred.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
导师介绍
PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR (PI)
Erika R. Geisbrecht Ph.D. is a Professor in the BMB department at Kansas State University. She obtained her Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and continued her post-doctoral students at the Stowers Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Geisbrecht started her independent laboratory in 2008 and has trained numerous Ph.D students, post-docs and undergraduates.
